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APOD from 2011-01-31
Japan's Kounotori2 Supply Ship Approaches the Space Station
Japan's Kounotori2 spacecraft, loaded with supplies, approached the ISS for docking. Launched from Tanegashima Space Center, it was captured by astronauts using Canadarm2. The Earth's limb—clouds, water, land—is visible in the background. Up to ten robotic missions may visit the ISS this year.
HD image at https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110131.html
Japan's Kounotori2 Supply Ship Approaches the Space Station
Japan's Kounotori2 spacecraft, loaded with supplies, approached the ISS for docking. Launched from Tanegashima Space Center, it was captured by astronauts using Canadarm2. The Earth's limb—clouds, water, land—is visible in the background. Up to ten robotic missions may visit the ISS this year.
HD image at https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110131.html